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The rectangle and a trapezoid have the same area what is the length L of the rectangle?

The rectangle and a trapezoid have the same area what is the length L of the rectangle-example-1
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Answer:

Explanation:

Area of rectangle = 9 * L

Area of trapezoid = (24 + 12)*9/2 =9 * 18

Same area, so

9 * L = 9 * 18

L = 18 ft

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